News & updates

Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Coming!

ATTENTION: Consumers are receiving letters in the mail from Community HealthChoices (CHC) in regard to upcoming changes associated with waiver services. Please keep an eye on your mail for these notices. On Wednesday, October 9th, VFI will be hosting 2 Q&A sessions (morning & afternoon– registration required) with the Office

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August’s Erie Activities Calendar is HERE!

August is HERE, Erie friends! Check out our HUGE Erie activities calendar for the month– including some very special events, including our annual Consumer Pig Roast (must RSVP/bring invitation to attend)! Can’t wait to see everyone this month at VFI!

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SAVE YOUR BUS AND LIFT SERVICE!

For over a decade, Millcreek Township has allotted $20,000/year for EMTA/The E/The LIFT public transportation throughout 16 routes. They are now looking to drastically cut funding to only $2400 this year, which will allow only 6 routes to remain available for use. Without this funding, EMTA in Millcreek will go

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NHT Informational Video & VFI YouTube Account!

Hello and good afternoon to all of our Voices for Independence family! Voices for Independence has recently finalized a BRAND NEW informational video about our Nursing Home Transition program, and is the first OFFICIAL upload to our all-new YouTube Channel! This video features just a few of our Nursing Home

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NHT Informational Video/VFI YouTube Account!

Hello and good afternoon to all of our Voices for Independence family! Voices for Independence has recently finalized a BRAND NEW informational video about our Nursing Home Transition program, and is the first OFFICIAL upload to our all-new YouTube Channel! This video features just a few of our Nursing Home

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Mayor Schember Stops By Voices

We would like to Thank Mayor Joe Schember for taking time to visit our office and meet with our staff. The Mayor is pictured with our CEO Shona Eakin and Jess Molczan who is our Liaison to the Mayor’s Disability Round Table. Thanks again Mayor Schember !! [envira-gallery id=”4157″]

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UPMC Disability Resource

Patient Resources Available at UPMC Hospitals We offer many resources to help you and your loved ones during your hospital stay. The following resources are available at all hospitals. Please feel free to ask staff about additional resources that may be available at a specific hospital location. The following resources

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PLEASE READ:

We have been informed that an entity has been using our name to attempt to solicit funds which we are NOT affiliated with. Should you receive an email from ROBERT.BROWN@VOICESFORINDEPENDENCE.ORG  asking for a donation, please disregard and DO NOT respond. It is an attempt to misrepresent our organization and solicit

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